The Genius of Jesus

This morning, we study the Parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37.

Outline:

  1. ____________ the ______________

  2. Love ________. Love ____________

  3. It’s __________ to ____________________.

  4. Love Requires ____________________.

  5. Love without ________________.

Answers:

  1. Search the Scriptures

  2. Love God. Love People

  3. It’s Easy to Rationalize

  4. Love Requires Sacrifice

  5. Love without Limits

Disciples Are All In

Today, we study Luke 9:51-62. Jesus has a series of conversations on the way toward Jerusalem.

Notes:

  1. Discipleship __________ ___________.

  2. Disciples _______________ _____________.

  3. Disciples are _______________ with ___________.

  4. Disciples Are ____________ on the ____________.

Answers:

  1. Discipleship Isn’t Easy

  2. Disciples Prioritize Jesus

  3. Disciples are Present with Jesus

  4. Disciples are Focused on the Cross.

Disciples Aren't Perfect

This morning we study Luke 9:37-50, when the disciples make a series of mistakes in their early ministry.

Notes for Study:

  1. Jesus is _______________ than _______

  2. Sometimes Disciples Lack ___________________.

  3. Sometimes Disciples Lack ___________________.

  4. Sometimes Disciples Lack ___________________.

  5. Disciples Aren’t ____________, but ____________ __________.

Answers:

  1. Jesus is Greater than Us

  2. Sometimes Disciples Lack Understanding

  3. Sometimes Disciples Lack Humility

  4. Sometimes Disciples Lack Perspective

  5. Disciples Aren’t Perfect, but Jesus Is.

Disciples Have a Testimony

This morning, we study the Transfiguration account from Luke chapter 9:28-36. I have also included a video from my friend Ben Malcolmson as the full version of the testimony shared at the end of the message.

Here is the Outline:

  1. Jesus is __________ ____________ _______.

  2. Jesus has _______ ____________.

  3. Jesus ____________ Us to ___________.

Questions to Ponder:

  • Why are you convinced that Jesus is, indeed, the Messiah? OR What would it take for you to be convinced?

  • What is it about Jesus that makes him unique?

  • What story and experiences has God given you to affirm you and encourage you to share with the people you encounter?

Answers:

  1. Jesus is God’s Chosen One

  2. Jesus Has No Equal

  3. Jesus Calls Us to Go.

Disciples Put Jesus First

Today, we study Luke 9:18-27. Jesus asks the disciples about who he is and then describes what it means to follow him.

Notes:

  1. Jesus ___________ ___________ to __________ ___________.

  2. Disciples __________ ____________ ____________.

  3. Disciples ___________ ___________ _________________.

  4. Disciples ____________ ______________ in ________________.

  5. Disciples _____________ with ________________.

Answers:

  1. Jesus Wants Us to Know Him

  2. Disciples Put Jesus First

  3. Disciples Give Jesus Control

  4. Disciples Find Value in Jesus

  5. Disciples Identify with Jesus

Disciples are Ready for Anything

This morning, we study Luke 9:10-17. It’s a very well known miracle of the feeding of the 5,000, but it can teach us about who Jesus is and how he relates to his people.

  1. Jesus _________________ Those Who __________ Him

  2. Disciples Bring Their _______________ to ___________.

  3. Jesus ______________ through His ___________________.

  4. Jesus ______________ more than We ____________.

Answers:

  1. Jesus Welcomes Those Who Seek Him

  2. Disciples Bring Their Concerns to Jesus

  3. Jesus Works Through His Disciples

  4. Jesus Provides More Than We Need

Disciples Will GO

The audio this morning starts in an odd place, as we were part way through the announcements. Unfortunately, this may be a little odd to listen to for a minute or two.

This morning, we return to our study of the book of Luke. We study Luke 9:1-9 as part of a series about Describing Disciples.

  1. Disciples bring a ______________ and a ________________.

  2. Disciples _______________ ___________________.

  3. Disciples _________________ on ____________.

  4. The ______________ are in ____________ ______________.

Answers:

  1. Disciples bring a message and a ministry.

  2. Disciples develop relationships

  3. Disciples depend on Jesus

  4. The Results are in Christ’s Hands.

Overcoming Disagreements

This morning, we will be studying Romans chapter 14, where Paul writes to the church in Rome about some significant disagreements. We have also included our church announcements and time of communion during the service.

Here is a brief outline for the message:

  1. The History of the Church in Rome

  2. 3 Dividing Points between Jews and Gentiles in Rome

  3. Prioritize ___________ over ________________.

  4. Reserve _____________ for __________.

  5. Consider the ____________ of _____________.

  6. Seek ________ First, Love _________ Second

Next week, we will resume our study in the book of Luke!

Looking Upward

This morning, we will be studying 6 Steps to Walking in Unity from Colossians 3.

Step 1: _______________ _______________

Step 2: ___________ ______ ___________________

Step 3: __________ ____________ _________

Step 4: ___________ ______________

Step 5: __________ ____ ____________

Step 6: __________ _______ ______________

Questions for Reflection:

  1. In step 3, we discussed a list of indulgences that people may struggle with. Which of these is most natural for you? Which is the greatest struggle?

  2. In step 4, we discussed some relational struggles people may give in to. Which is easiest to avoid? Which is the most difficult for you?

  3. In step 5, we discussed some positive hallmarks of the Christian community. Which of these comes to you most easily? Which is most difficult for you?

Nothing Can Separate

This morning, we will study Romans 8:18-39. We will talk about how God works in challenging times, how he strengthens us, how he shapes us, and how he secures us. We will also point to the hope that we have in the midst of challenging seasons of life.

Questions for Reflection:

  1. How has the Spirit been strengthening you in this season? What has he revealed to you in your life? What has he revealed to you in the Scriptures?

  2. How has God been shaping you in this season? What are the enjoyable ways he has provided for you? What have been some of the more challenging parts of growing in this season?

  3. How has Jesus secured you in this season? What are the things in your life that have been trying to pull you away from God? How can our assurance in Christ help with those things?

Fighting for Unity

Today, we study from Ephesians 4:1-6. The apostle Paul urges Christians to “live a life worthy of their calling,” and what this means is that they maintain unity in Christ.

Here are some discussion questions to consider from this passage of Scripture:

  1. Where else do we see the Scriptures emphasize unity among God’s people? What does unity look like among God’s people?

  2. What does it mean to “be completely humble and gentle”? What would be a good example of this?

  3. Can you remember a time where you benefit from patience? What does the Bible teach us about patience?

  4. What does it look like to “bear with one another in love?

  5. How can we “make every effort” to advocate for unity among God’s people? What does that look like?

Persevering in Faith

Today, we study in Luke 8:40-56. This passage highlights two miracles of Christ.

Here are some discussion questions for today’s passage:

  1. What does this passage show us about God’s character through Christ?

  2. What can we learn about God’s family through the differences in the people that we see in this passage?

  3. Have you ever had a time where God asked you to trust him completely to finish the work that he had begun? What was the situation? How did God help you through it?

Finding Our Focus

This morning, we will study the passage of a miraculous deliverance that takes place near the Sea of Galilee. This passage can be found in Luke 8:26-39.

If you would like to continue thinking about this passage, here are some study questions to help you in your study.

  1. What characteristics of God do you see on display in Jesus in this passage? What does this passage tell us about God’s character? What part of the story demonstrates these characteristics?

  2. The pigs in the story likely distract the people from focusing on Christ? They’re distractions. What kinds of things do we see today that are similar types of distractions? (Keep in mind that they may be significant or difficult things, too)

  3. How can this passage encourage us in this season of turmoil? How can it comfort us?

  4. What does this passage stir up in you regarding your relationship to Christ?

Parallel Passages: Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20

Weathering the Storm

Today, we study the passage of Luke 8:22-25.

In lieu of sermon notes, I urge you to take some time to pray for the situation in which we are living. Pray for God’s help and healing. Pray for his mercy and grace upon his people and our land. Pray for his provision.

And I would encourage you to pray with others, or out loud, as much as possible. God hears our prayers!

Cultivating Christ

Today, we continue our study in Luke 8:1-21. We will study a well-known and important parable. It’s the Parable of the Four Soils.

Here are some notes to follow along:

  1. Parables have a ______________.

  2. The ___________ is for _____________ ______________.

  3. The ______________ is ____________________.

    1. Two Applications: ___________________ and _____________________.

  4. Signs and Solutions:

    1. The Path

    2. Rocky Soil

    3. Thorny Soil

    4. Good Soil

Beauty from Brokenness

This morning, we will study a fairly well-known passage from the book of Luke. It’s a passage where a woman washes the feet of Jesus with her tears and her hair. We’ll look at the passage in Luke 7:36-50, and we will see what we can learn from Jesus through it that can help us in the midst of this season. We will see how Jesus brings Beauty from Brokenness.

Here are a few points to follow along with:

  1. Jesus Can Love _________________.

  2. Our __________ is ____________________.

  3. Moving from Brokenness to Beautiful

    1. Recognize the ___________________ of our _______________.

    2. _______________ Jesus

    3. _____________ People Like _____________ Does

A Good Friday Reflection

On this Good Friday, I just wanted to share a few thoughts and reflections that I gathered from reading the Gospel accounts this week. In this reflection, I consider three things:

  1. Jesus Went Willingly to the Cross

  2. Creation Responded to What Happened at the Cross

  3. Christ’s Blood Paid Our Penalty

I hope this message finds you well as you reflect on Christ’s sacrifice today.